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9. Oil Painting Techniques: Plein Air Painting at the Children’s Pool

  • On location at Children’s Pool 850 Coast Boulevard La Jolla, CA, 92037 United States (map)

Pat Kelly

Fridays, 9 AM–12:30 PM
October 4–25
(4 weeks, 14 total hours of instruction)
On location at Children’s Pool in La Jolla
$230/250

Working outdoors in the landscape is always inspiring—each moment and every place is unique and beautiful. Plein air painting is an excellent way to learn about oil painting technique and triumph over creative issues while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow artists.

The class will emphasize value study, landscape composition, and color theory using a limited palette taught through demonstration and individual instruction.

 

The first class will meet at the Children’s Pool Lifeguard Station, 850 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, 92037.

 

Materials: Oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Lemon,* Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White (large tube,) Cadmium Orange Pure.

Brushes: Robert Simmons white natural bristle flat # 40F, sizes 2,3, 4, and 6, and a small, pointed sable brush for detail; small steel palette knife.

Other: portable easel; Compose-It Grid 6-in-1; several 6” x 8” or 8” x 10” canvas boards; Gamsol odorless solvent; small cup or container; 12” x 16” wooden palette; paper towels; sun hat; old shirt.

* Buy only pure Cadmium colors—not hues.

 

Max students: 12

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Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details.

These classes will be held in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each class. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff continues to be our highest priority.

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